TCHAKA RECIPE: The SUPER EASY Guide to Making the Best Tchaka Ever!

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans offer a similar texture and flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken provides lean protein with a lower cost.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity without the cost of fresh limes.

Soak dry corn kernels overnight in water.

Boil soaked corn in fresh water until tender, about 1-2 hours.

Drain corn and set aside.

In a large pot, boil large dry red kidney beans until soft, about 1 hour.

Drain beans and combine with the corn in the pot.

Add chicken broth, roughly chopped onion, Haitian Epis, and juice from lemons and limes.

Stir in cumin, kosher salt, and habanero pepper.

Simmer mixture over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Mash the corn and beans together until well combined.

Serve warm as a hearty main dish.

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